Take 5: Karaköy
Spread across the quaint streets of Karaköy there are restaurants, cafes and bars at every corner. There is one type of restaurant, in particular,...
Lost in Turkey: Antalya at Altitude
When most of us think of Antalya, we think of long sandy beaches and warm, blue waters. But during these scorching summer months when...
Letters from Istanbul: Yeldeğirmeni’s Quiet Renaissance
Author’s note: Last week, I wrote about the stories behind some of Istanbul’s street names, and the week before that I traced some of...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Remzi Anil Cireli, Inclusive Product Designer
Arriving to your professional destination can often be a complicated process, with plenty of options and external pressures influencing one's journey. The satisfaction of...
City Scherzos: Bukowski in Sultanahmet (and Other Ghosts of Teachers Past)
I’ve been a teacher for the past ten years, first in Prague and now in Istanbul. Over the years, you get used to seeing...
Clash of Cool: Pete Doherty @ garajistanbul
“Shall we give him the egg now?” I panicked.
“I don’t know,” Sam replied, half reaching into his satchel, “I just don’t know.”
The evening up...
Walk Across Turkey: A Big Problem
The next morning I pulled on my pack and walked out of the lobby of the Thermal Springs hotel. I started to cross the...
Take 5: Cihangir (A Morning on Başkurt Sokak)
Istanbul arguably doesn’t really have one central district, like a downtown or a city center. It is a city of many centers, each with...
In Conversation with Artist Doug Russell (Part 1)
In 2008 I visited Turkey for the first time as a student from the University of Wyoming. Together with nine of my classmates, I...
In Conversation with Improv Comedy Duo ‘Ephemerata’
Last week finally gave me an opportunity to visit the Zorlu PSM, a relatively new entertainment complex in the Zincirlikuyu district of Istanbul. Performing in...
The Contemporary Flood
I keep thinking about waste these days. Why don’t we recycle enough? Why? People at my office prefer consuming water from 0.5 liter plastic...
Anatolian Travel Archives: Hattusha/Hattuşa
Once there was a time when Hattusha was reached by foot, through a dense forest that flourished near the Red River or Kızılırmak and...
Bifo Regiuvenates with Tchumburizde and Magma Philharmonic
A fresh breeze graced the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center last week as BIFO took stage for its November program, this time...
IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival Kicks Off
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Film Festival’s 38th edition will host 467 screenings of 186 films by...
In Conversation with Janelle Berberoglu, Co-Founder of Chikirina
For those that have kept up with Chikirina since early 2015, it's quite clear that this brand of high-quality yoga and Pilates activewear has especially...
Review: Youn Sun Nah @ Borusan Muzik Evi
The Borusan Muzik Evi. As you enter, you have already forgiven yourself for often being dazzled by the large Shake Shack sign down the...
In Conversation with Tanaë, Belgian Singer-Songwriter
Tanaë is the stage name of up-and-coming Belgian singer-songwriter, Shana Seminara, who has been building the case for herself as a rising star with...
Backstage with the Cast and Crew of Beauty and the Beast
Not only was I able to talk to producers Dan Hinde and Seth Wenig while backstage at Beauty and the Beast, but I also caught up...
Dancing for Haydarpaşa
Sunday, 8 December had Haydarpaşa Station hosting a danceathon like no other. The tango, swing and salsa communities of Istanbul staged what can only...
Fazıl Say enchants us in poetic style at Burgazada
The stars twinkled overhead. Subtle waves lapped along the shore, caressing the rocks, sand, and the deck ever so gently. It was mid-summer, and...
Observatory Time: With Man Ray in Anamur
It’s always a good idea to get out of Istanbul, to escape the traffic, the noise and endless grind of people and machines.
My wife...
Review: Asian Dub Foundation `La Haine` Live Soundtrack @ Babylon Bomonti
An opportunity to reunite with Mathieu Kassovitz’s cult classic La Haine? Re-watching baby Vinz alongside a live performance from the talented Asian Dub Foundation? Babylon...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Çiçek Kahraman, Co-Founder of UKA Film
UKA Film is the multifaceted collaborative effort of co-founders Çiçek Kahraman and Can Kılcıoğlu. With a scope that compliments their skill sets and covers various...
Through the Lens: 100 Faces 100 Countries
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I wanted to combine my passion of photography with the airport I worked at. I was encountering hundreds...